BisonCARE

The BisonCARE Team (Communicate, Assess, Refer, Educate) is committed to maintaining individual and overall faculty, staff, and student safety and well-being through pro-active and collaborative prevention, assessment, and intervention.

Purpose

The BisonCARE Team helps find solutions for students experiencing academic, social and crisis situations including mental health concerns. Members of the college community can report a concern for a student who might benefit from services. We review these reports to understand each student issue and the on- and off-campus resources that may guide them to success.

The BisonCARE Team steps in to connect students with relevant campus resources and outside agencies. Most times, we may need to communicate with the reporting party to help accurately assess the needs of the student. The BisonCARE Team will also outreach to the student to understand his/her situation and develop a plan of action leading towards his/her success.

Southern Union Contact Information:

If this is an emergency dial 911

Southern Union State Community Campus Police:
Wadley Campus
Jimmy Holmes, Chief of Police

Office:(256) 395-2211 Ext. 5823
Cell: (334) 328-4743
Email: jholmes@suscc.edu
Evening Phone: (334)328-9793

Opelika, Valley, and Downtown Campuses
Randy Burroughs, Assistant Chief of Police

Office: (334)745-6437 Ext. 5523
Cell: (334)324-3631
Email: rburroughs@suscc.edu
Evening: (334)328-9392


Crises Hotlines:

  • Suicide Prevention Lifeline – (800) 273-8255
  • Domestic Violence- (800)-650-6522 
  • Sexual Assault - (334)-264-0123 
  • Addiction and Mental Health Resources
    This service provides a free 24/7 support helpline to help individuals and their family members get immediate help. 

Opelika Campus Resources:

For emergencies dial 911

Southern Union Police Department:
Randy Burroughs, Assistant Chief of Police
Office: (334)745-6437 Ext. 5523
Cell: (334)324-3631
Email: rburroughs@suscc.edu
Evening: (334)328-9392

Opelika Police Department:
(334) 705-5200

Mental Health and Counseling Resources:

  • East Alabama Mental Health
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 742-2700
  • Counseling Solutions of East Alabama
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 444-0754

  • EAPS - East Alabama Psychiatric Services
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 821-0238

  • Pathways Professional Counseling
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (866) 991-6864

  • Wellspring Counseling Center
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 741-8007

  • Family Counseling Associates
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 749-0201

  • Auburn Counseling Services
    Opelika, AL
    Phone: (334) 740-2529

Addiction Rehabilitation:

  • Opelika Addictions Center
    2300 Center Hill Dr
    Phone: (334) 742-2130
  • Bradford Health Services - The Reprieve
    401 S 9th St
    Phone: (866) 977-7158
    Open 24 hours

DISCLAIMER: The counseling resources contains a listing of local services and it up to person(s) needing these services to chose the service that they feel best meets their needs. Southern Union CANNOT guarantee the quality of service provided by these companies.


Valley Campus Resources:

For emergencies dial 911

Southern Union Police Department:

Randy Burroughs, Assistant Chief of Police
Office: (334)745-6437 Ext. 5523
Cell: (334)324-3631
Email: rburroughs@suscc.edu
Evening: (334)328-9392

Valley Police Department:
(334) 756-5200

Mental Health and Counseling Resources:

  • East Alabama Mental Health
    Valley, Alabama
    Phone: (334) 756-4117

  • OD Alsobrook Center
    Valley, AL 36854 
    Phone: (334) 756-4117

  • Valley Health System (Mental Health & Emergency Services
    Phone: (800) -VALLEY -1

Addiction Rehabilitation:

DISCLAIMER: The counseling resources contains a listing of local services and it up to person(s) needing these services to chose the service that they feel best meets their needs. Southern Union CANNOT guarantee the quality of service provided by these companies.


Wadley Campus Resources:

For emergencies dial 911

Southern Union Police Department:
Jimmy Holmes, Chief of Police
Office:(256) 395-2211 Ext. 5823
Cell: (334) 328-4743
Email: jholmes@suscc.edu
Evening Phone: (334)328-9793

Wadley Police Department:
(256) 395-2261

Mental Health and Counseling Resources:

  • Cheaha Mental Health Center
    Roanoke, AL
    Phone: (334) 863-2518
  • Randolph County Health Department
    Roanoke, AL
    Phone: (334) 863-8981

Addiction Rehabilitation:

DISCLAIMER: The counseling resources contains a listing of local services and it up to person(s) needing these services to chose the service that they feel best meets their needs. Southern Union CANNOT guarantee the quality of service provided by these companies.


Food Resources:

Southern Union Food Bank


* DISCLAIMER:
The counseling resources contains a listing of local services and it up to person(s) needing these services to chose the service that they feel best meets their needs. Southern Union CANNOT guarantee the quality of service provided by these companies.



Intervention and Referral Request Form: